Consumer goods investors in the UK
Consumer product companies frequently raise through EIS platforms and angel networks, with rounds sized around stock, retail listings and marketing. 1,199 investor-backed consumer goods companies are in Pulse, and 36 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 1,199
- Active investors, 2 years
- 1,890
- Rounds, 2 years
- 312
- Median round
- £116k
Who is investing
In the last two years 355 funds, firms and family offices and 1,529 angels took shares in consumer goods companies, with the latest round in Nov 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 8 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| Royal College of Art | University | 5 companies |
| SyndicateRoom BBI | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Imperial College Innovations Limited | University | 3 companies |
| PDS Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Active Partners | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Carbon 13 Capital | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
See all 1,890 active investors, including angels, with what they've backed, estimated cheque sizes and who they invest alongside.
Rounds and valuations
Over the last two years, 312 funding rounds were raised by consumer goods companies, an estimated £354.0m, with a median round of about £116k. 36 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 38% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Consumer goods compares
Consumer goods companies make up 2% of the 74,284 investor-backed companies in Pulse. The median round of £116k is below the £176k median for the whole UK market. By stage, 181 are at seed, 82 are at venture stage, 59 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is SFC Capital, in 8 companies.
Questions
How many investors back consumer goods companies?
Pulse found 1,890 outside investors taking shares in consumer goods companies in the last two years: 355 funds, firms and family offices, and 1,529 angels.
How much do consumer goods companies raise?
Over the last two years 312 rounds were raised, an estimated £354.0m in total. The median round was about £116k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 38% of recent valuations here carry a High confidence rating; the rest are marked Medium or Low.
Can I see every investor?
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